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Montgomery City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,810 Population 831/sq mi density
$51,707 Median Income $27,307 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $231,344 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,707 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Montgomery City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,707
31% below
$27,307 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $231,344
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 sunny days/yr

How Montgomery City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montgomery City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
49%
Rent
62%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montgomery City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montgomery City residents earn a median household income of $51,707 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,307. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Montgomery City is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,344. Median rent is $723/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Montgomery City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,360/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.6% of adults in Montgomery City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montgomery City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,810
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density831/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,707
Per Capita$27,307
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$723
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$231,344
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,360/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary378/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation840 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

Montgomery City was founded in 1853.
The median home in Montgomery City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (40 miles).
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.